OCC Community Education Classes for March 3

Description

Introduction to Wire Wrapping and Jewelry Basics
This class will cover precision in measurement, wire binding and other techniques. Learn how to work with an assortment of tools while wrapping a glass or gemstone cabochon, selecting from a variety of gemstones.
Date: Saturday, March 3
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Fee: $80
 
Word Problems – Unlocking the Secrets – Ages 9-16
Take the mystery out of word problems with Word Problems – Unlocking the Secrets – Ages 9-16.
In this workshop, Brian Clough will help students identify key phrases, recognize crucial concepts and learn strategies that will increase their ability to understand what the problem is asking them to do.
Date: Saturday, March 3
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM 
Fee: $53
 
Math Trix – Ages 9-15
Learn the tricks of number calculation. Students will discover shortcuts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as common time-saving mathematical shortcuts.
Date: Saturday, March 3
Time: 9AM – 12 PM
Fee: $53
 
Writing Academy I – Ages 7-11
This course will focus on teaching students to organize and create cohesive paragraphs and short essays. In addition to strengthening brainstorming, outlining, sentence and paragraph construction, this class will help strengthen grammatical and spelling skills.
Dates: Saturday, March 3 – March 24
Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Fee: $85
 
Writing Academy II – Ages 11-14
Class will focus on teaching students to organize and create cohesive essays and short research based writing projects. In addition to strengthening the entire writing process, this class will give students a solid understanding of specific essay formats, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and critical and descriptive.
Dates: Saturday, March 3 – March 24
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Fee: $85
 
Recreational Table Tennis – March
Come play table tennis for fun! No instruction needed.
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, March 3 – April 29
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Fee: $75
 
How to Become a Mystery Shopper!
Mystery shopping is a wonderful way to earn extra income and have fun while shopping, dining and evaluating customer service at local businesses. You will learn the ins and outs of mystery shopping, including signing up with shopping companies, getting your first assignment, pitfalls to avoid and writing great reports.
Date: Saturday, March 3
Time: 2 PM – 4:30 PM
Fee: $59